Paddling GlovesTom Watson reviews some general optionsfor protecting hands while out paddling:Simple neoprene, poggies, scuba gloves, etcQuick Tips for Canoe Camping TripsKevin Callan passes along some simple tricks he as learned over the years aboutcamping and paddling.. with videos too!

this is probably sacrilege in here, but I am very happy with my RAM-X canoe I got at Dicks Sporting Goods. It's 14.6ft, 3 seats and a cooler and HEAVY. But with proper lifting techniques it's not hard to manage. It is really stable in the water and I fish from it. I am told that the RAM-X would hold up well to the jostling it might get from a river. It was also inexpensive at $300, and since it's big enough for me, my wife and two boys, we can all enjoy it.